Disease outbreaks

Liberia: Liberia Tightens Ebola Screening Amid Regional Outbreak

AllAfrica22 October 2026, 10:33 UTCLiberia

[Liberian Observer] The Ministry of Health has directed health facilities, border entry points, public buildings, and other institutions across Liberia to strengthen screening and strictly enforce Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures following Nigeria's confirmation of an imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease.

Read the full story at AllAfrica Open in the live monitor

Related discussion groups

No group discusses this yet. Start a discussion group and attach this story.

More news about Liberia

Liberia: Govt Validates National Priorities to Secure MCC Compact EligibilityAllAfrica22 October 2026, 11:00 UTCLiberia[Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia has intensified efforts to sustain the country's eligibility under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) framework, as the Ministry of Finance and...
Liberia: UL Announces U.S.$6.35m Campus RenovationAllAfrica22 October 2026, 10:37 UTCLiberia[Liberian Observer] The University of Liberia has announced a US$6.35 million campus renovation, modernization and beautification initiative, with major projects expected to be completed by March 3...
Liberia: S/C to Hear Expelled District 10 Lawmaker's Case TodayAllAfrica22 October 2026, 10:33 UTCLiberia[Liberian Observer] The Supreme Court of Liberia is expected to hear arguments Thursday, October 22, in expelled Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Y. Kolubah's legal challenge to...
Philippines Exports 32,000 Fresh Coconuts to Liberia, Opening New Markets - Daily TribuneGoogle News22 October 2026, 03:09 UTCLiberiaPhilippines Exports 32,000 Fresh Coconuts to Liberia, Opening New Markets Daily Tribune
MFM, First Bank eye AWBL finals in Liberia - Punch NewspapersGoogle News21 October 2026, 23:54 UTCLiberiaMFM, First Bank eye AWBL finals in Liberia Punch Newspapers
Beyond Short-Term Intervention: Peacekeeping’s Child Protection Legacy in LiberiaStimson Center21 October 2026, 17:02 UTCLiberiaEvaluating the long-term impact of UN peacekeeping in Liberia in advancing the protection of children. The post Beyond Short-Term Intervention: Peacekeeping’s Child Protection Legacy in Liberia app...
Liberia seeks telecom sector input on draft infrastructure regulations - TelecompaperGoogle News21 October 2026, 14:59 UTCLiberiaLiberia seeks telecom sector input on draft infrastructure regulations Telecompaper
Liberia: Angry Mcss Students Storm Monrovia - a Damning Reaction to Teachers' Go-Slow ActionAllAfrica21 October 2026, 14:50 UTCLiberiaProtests[New Republic] Monrovia -- The City of Monrovia Tuesday witnessed a storm of protest staged by upset students from public schools operating under the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS) for...

More on Disease outbreaks

Anambra deploys nurses to airport, activates Ebola hotlinesPremium Times22 October 2026, 11:48 UTCNigeriaDisease outbreaksAn official cautioned residents against unproven preventive practices, including drinking or bathing with salt water, stressing that such measures could not prevent Ebola infection. The post Anambr...
Ascienden a más de 9.700 los casos y cerca de 4.700 los muertos por el brote de ébola en RDCInfobae Americas22 October 2026, 11:47 UTCDisease outbreaks
Late detection in Nigeria raises alarm as Ebola spreads across AfricaStraits Times22 October 2026, 11:31 UTCNigeriaDisease outbreaksABUJA/DAKAR, Oct 22 - Nigeria's first Ebola patient in over a decade was not tested for the disease until 13 days after falling ill, officials said, a delay that raises questions about authorities'...
Ebola: Nigerians link outbreak to government’s 2027 election plansPremium Times22 October 2026, 11:01 UTCNigeriaDisease outbreaksThe announcement has triggered scepticism among some Nigerians online, with some questioning whether the case could be connected to political activities ahead of the 2027 elections. The post Ebola:...
Ebola: Nigerians link outbreak to government’s 2027 election plansPremium Times22 October 2026, 10:52 UTCNigeriaDisease outbreaksThe announcement has triggered scepticism among some Nigerians online, with some questioning whether the case could be connected to political activities ahead of the 2027 elections. The post Ebola:...
FACT CHECK: Is Uganda Govt Right About Nationality Of Nigeria’s First Ebola Patient? - Daily TrustGoogle News22 October 2026, 10:34 UTCNigeriaDisease outbreaksFACT CHECK: Is Uganda Govt Right About Nationality Of Nigeria’s First Ebola Patient? Daily Trust